The United States homeownership rate represents the percentage of occupied housing units where the resident is also the owner. A constantly evolving figure, the United States homeownership rate currently rests at 65.2%, while renter-occupied housing units make […]
Is a basement remodel worth it? Depending on your time and willingness to roll up your sleeves, investing in a basement upgrade can be a highly rewarding project. Not only can it boost your home’s […]
Which U.S. cities are best for tackling home improvement projects and starting fresh this season? With warmer weather just around the corner, Home Gnome ranked 2025’s Best Cities for Tackling Home Improvements. We compared the 498 biggest […]
If you’ve been waiting on listing your home, here’s some motivation to get going: we’ve officially entered the prime period to sell. On a national level, this week brings the best mix of above-average buyer […]
If you’re planning a winter open house, you might think there’s not much you can do to boost your curb appeal. In summer, you can clean up the lawn, add new plants, and set out […]
Nestled under the Hollywood sign in Beachwood Canyon sits a landmark French Normandy-style building steeped in Hollywood history that’s looking for its newest residents. Chateau Beachwood — a 10-unit complex designed in 1937 by architect […]
Comedian, best-selling author, and late-night host Trevor Noah is wrapping up the year with a bang. After seven years at the helm of one of the most popular late night shows — The Daily Show, which […]
Almost 30 years after her breakthrough role as Keanu Reeves‘ co-star in the action thriller Speed, Sandra Bullock is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. With her body of work spanning from cult classics like Demolition Man to […]
The adobe-style home was custom built for Garbo at the height of her success in the late 1930s, and was later completely reimagined for modern day living by lauded interior designer Nicole Sassaman. Image Credit: […]
Before turning 30, Dandan Zhu reached financial independence and quit her day job. She still does some recruiting work and real estate investing on her own terms — but why stop when you love what you […]
Moving to a new state is a huge, multifaceted process. On one end, you’re selling your home, packing up everything you own, and hitting the road. If you’re under time pressure, you may even have to sell […]
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous growth in home sales thanks to the robust Texas […]
After you purchase a new home, there are many things to budget for, such as moving costs, new furniture, and of course, ongoing expenses such as your mortgage. Although it may seem like many of […]
It’s no secret that people are moving around the United States a lot lately. Ever since the rapid increase in housing prices and the rapid decrease of employment since the pandemic, people have been searching […]
The working from home revolution that arrived with the pandemic appears to be here to stay — just as the pandemic itself sometimes appears to be. About three quarters of the increase in […]
When you want to sell your house quickly, you need to get it right the first time around. Those with more time to leave their homes on the market can enjoy a period of trial […]
Home to three Fortune 500 companies, one King of rock ‘n’ roll, and the largest pork barbecue-cooking competition in the world, Memphis is also coming into its own as a desirable housing market. Real estate […]
In the hilly, seaside neighborhood of La Jolla in San Diego, a new cliffside mansion has recently hit the market. And it’s holding headlines with its ambitious asking price and endless list of customizations. Priced at $32.5 million, […]
Billionaire Ron Burkle seems to have changed his mind about his ambitions plans for Bob Hope’s estate in Los Angeles’ Toluca Lake. When the investor / architecture buff bought the property back in 2018, he […]
The housing market may be hotter than ever, but most American homeowners agree: In an ideal world, they would prefer to make improvements to their homes, rather than sell them. But amid economic turmoil, that’s […]
The actress parted ways with her secluded L.A. home, a rustic-yet-luxurious five-bedroom that she purchased 25 years ago during her marriage to tennis legend Andre Agassi. Image Credit: The Agency, inset Kathy Hutchins […]
This penthouse was home to Cher, Russell Simmons and Keith Richards. It’s now looking for a new owner, but celebrity status isn’t a requirement. Millionaire status might be though, as the home is looking to […]
The real estate market is a harsh environment for those who don’t already have their feet on the ladder. And still, every year, thousands of Americans dream of flipping houses, with or without […]
If you want to sell your home faster and for the highest possible price, you may find that it helps to thoughtfully stage it with potential buyers in mind. Even in a hot real estate […]
If you’re a fan of HGTV’s mega-hit competition series “Rock the Block,” you’re bound to recognize this lovely home. The modern farmhouse was crowned as the winner of the first season of the popular home design competition, […]
The coronavirus pandemic accelerated remote work, allowing more Americans to consider relocating. Among those who chose new stomping grounds, where did they flock — and why? A recent study from United Van Lines — a nationwide moving […]
Though perhaps not as dramatic as 2020, 2021 was another tumultuous year. Fortunately, 2022 is on track to be — at the very least — somewhat more stable than the past two years. But […]
By one measure, the hottest trend in housing has gone to the dogs. As in pet dogs. Some 60 million American households, about half, own a dog, and most of those dog […]
With the world having turned upside down over the past year, you may be taking stock of your life and considering major life choices. Should I change my job? Should we have another […]
Whether you’ve been offered a job across the country or you’ve found the perfect home in your dream neighborhood, it might be time to sell your house. If the purchase of your next home is dependent […]